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overestimate in French

overestimate in French is surestimation, surestimer — overestimate means to judge or guess that something is larger, better, or more significant than it really is.

overestimate in French

surestimation
noun
An estimate that is too high.
surestimer
verb
To judge or calculate too highly.

What does "overestimate" mean?

  1. verb To judge or guess that something is larger, better, or more significant than it really is.
    "He overestimated how long the drive would take."
  2. noun A guess or calculation that turns out to be too high.
    "Their sales forecast was a huge overestimate."
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overestimate in a sentence

  • He overestimated how long the drive would take.
  • The company overestimated demand and produced too much stock.
  • Their sales forecast was a huge overestimate.

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What is "overestimate" in French?

"overestimate" in French is surestimation, surestimer. overestimate means: To judge or guess that something is larger, better, or more significant than it really is.

How do you use "overestimate" in a sentence?

Example: "He overestimated how long the drive would take." In French, "overestimate" is surestimation, surestimer.

Are there other ways to say "overestimate" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "overestimate": surestimation, surestimer.

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